EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN BASTET / CAT AMULET. Late Period, Ca. 664…

Lot no. 543

Estimate: £450 - £900

Sale date : 11/30/2025 at 2:00 PM

Description

EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN BASTET / CAT AMULET. Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A carnelian cat amulet depicting a seated feline with an upright posture. The forepaws rest on a rectangular base and the hind legs are tucked beneath the haunches. A small gold loop is set at the back for suspension. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1846, Antiquities, Lot 35. Size: 20mm x 9mm; Weight: 1.1g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with G. Metz, Sweden 1980s-1990s.

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